Claire Jones

Associate Professor Claire Jones is affiliated with the University of Adelaide, where she holds a position in the Discipline of Biomedical Engineering under the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Her work bridges Mechanical Engineering and Clinical Biomechanics, focusing on spinal and neurotrauma research.

• Academic Role: Associate Professor, Postgraduate Coordinator
• Research Focus: Biomechanics of musculoskeletal and nervous systems, spinal injury mechanisms, orthopaedic implants
• Laboratory: Leads a shared facility with advanced biomechanical testing equipment (Instron machines, motion capture, medical imaging)
• Collaborations: Partners with institutions across Australia, Canada, Switzerland, and France

Her research explores spinal injury prevention, neurotrauma, and the development of pre-clinical models for biomechanical studies. She specializes in medical imaging integration and biomechanical assessment for spinal injury diagnostics and treatment strategies.

Recent publications emphasize spinal fluid dynamics, neck injury mechanisms, and animal models for traumatic brain/spinal cord injury. Key trends include impact biomechanics, spinal implant testing, and gender-specific physiological analysis.

Dr. Jones supervises Masters and PhD students in Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering and Medical Sciences, with projects spanning spine simulation, orthopaedic device testing, and neurotrauma modeling.